Text of subpoena to Mendocino County for medical marijuana records

Editor's Note: The Ukiah Daily Journal issued a Public Records Act request to Mendocino County for information about the subpoena issued to the county about its medical marijuana ordinance 9.31. The following is the of the subpoena, copies of which were issued not only to Meredith Ford, but also to County Fiscal Manager Norman Thurston, Sheriff Tom Allman, Sheriff's Captain Randy Johnson (who oversaw the 9.31 program), and the county "custodian of records."

Mendocino County Auditor - Controller Subpoena

For the period: January 1, 2010 to the Present

Federal Grand Jury Recipient: Meredith Ford

Copies of all records for the following individuals, programs, entities, account numbers, and communications for the period January 1, 2010 to the present: Emails, letters, and any other communications on the Mendocino County "MedicalMarijuana Cultivation Regulation," also known as the "9.31 Medical Marijuana Regulations," to include Third Party Inspectors and Mendocino County Board of Supervisors.

Any and all financial institution account numbers, to include financial institution and address, utilized by the Mendocino County Sheriffs Office, Mendocino County District Attomey's Office, and Mendocino County. Any and all records for the Mendocino County "Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulation," also known as the "9.31 Medical Marijuana Regulations." This includes records of inspections, applications, and communications, to include emails, with Mendocino County 9.31 Program permit applicants, permit holders, and inspectors.

Any and all records for the Mendocino County "Medical Marijuana Cultivation Regulation Zip-Tie' Provision" also known as the Marijuana Plant Zip-Tie Program, to include financial account numbers for funds received through the program. All correspondence with the above persons/entities and/or with third parties regarding the above persons/entities. All memoranda, notes, files, or records relating to meetings or conversations concerning the above persons/entities.

RECORD FORMAT: Records are requested in the form of magnetic media. Data may be provided in 31/2 inch diskette or CD-ROM, in ASCII delimited format. A record layout for the data is also requested.

Please be sure to include a certification or declaration letter verifying authenticity of documents sent and please do NOT use staples.

PLEASE CONTACT THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS. Spec. Agent Carlos Alfaro 415-436-7795.